TORONTO, June 25, 2012 – Two new faces on the York University campus this fall will be science students with a big name backing them, having received prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships for full undergraduate tuition. Toronto high school students Yaakov Green and Arpit Sharma will each receive the $60,000 entrance award, part of a $100 […]
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York U Fine Arts Summer Intensive builds community connections with workshops for emerging and established artists and educators
TORONTO, June 21, 2012 − Things are getting intensive at York University this summer. High school and university students, emerging professionals, established artists and educators are converging on campus for the Fine Arts Summer Intensive (FASI), an ambitious new community outreach and continuing education initiative of the Faculty of Fine Arts. As diverse in scope […]
Chantal Hébert to receive honorary degree at Glendon College, York University, on Saturday
Toronto, June 15, 2012 – Journalist Chantal Hébert will receive an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, from York University on Saturday, June 16. She will address graduates at the 2:30pm Convocation at Glendon College. Chantal Hébert is one of the most respected political journalists in Canada – in both official languages. She is a […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations FRIDAY Ratna Omidvar and Opiyo Oloya
Toronto, June 14, 2012 – Social activist Ratna Omidvar will receive an honorary degree from York University on Friday, June 15, at the 10:30am Convocation. Educator and activist Opiyo will be awarded an honorary degree at the 3:30pm Convocation. Omidvar and Opiyo will both address students graduating from the Faculty of Education. Ratna Omidvar, […]
Bullying experts call for national strategy at Toronto conference
TORONTO, June 14, 2012 – Canada’s foremost experts in the field of bullying will unveil new best practices and tools for front-line workers and call for a national strategy at a national conference on bullying prevention. “Canada does really well in reading and math, but we do poorly on the quality of children and youths’ […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations THURSDAY: Dominic Stephen Barton and Warren K. Winkler
Toronto, June 13, 2012 – Business leader Dominic Stephen Barton will receive an honorary degree from York University on Thursday, June 14, at the 10:30am Convocation for students in the Schulich School of Business. Judge Warren K. Winkler will be awarded an honorary degree at the 3:30pm Convocation for Osgoode Hall Law School. Dominic Stephen […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations WEDNESDAY – Jean-Robert Pitte and Barbara Jean McDougall Zimmerman
Toronto, June 12, 2012 – Scholar Jean-Robert Pitte and politicians Barbara Jean McDougall Zimmerman will receive honorary degrees from York University on Wednesday, June 13. They will speak to graduates of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Jean-Robert Pitte, Scholar, Doctor of Laws, Wednesday, June 13, 10:30am One of the world’s eminent historical […]
